Council members will resume a discussion on banning such rentals with residents split on the issue.
Author Archives: Hosam Elattar
Hosam Elattar is a Voice of OC/ Report For America reporter covering Anaheim & North Orange County, food insecurity, housing & homelessness, the Arab & Muslim American community and education.
Elattar started at Voice of OC as an intern in January, 2020 and has covered local food banks’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic, School board debates on how to teach history, the decades long push by Arab American business owners to recognize Little Arabia and a corruption scandal at Anaheim City Hall.
He has won several awards from the OC Press Club including Best News Story, Best Political Story and Best Religion Story.
Elattar is Egyptian American and has lived in Botswana, Nepal, Uganda, The Dominican Republic and India.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Three OC Cities to Tackle Housing Next Week as State Calls for Thousands of New Homes in The County
Facing pressure from the state, cities must create opportunities for developer to build new housing units.
Posted inNEWS
Pantries Revamp Operations to Feed Residents as Less Federal Food Boxes Are Sent to Orange County
Organizations look for new food and funding sources to meet the need as government support dwindles.
Posted inNEWS
Huntington Beach City Council Grants Tito Ortiz a Second Chance as Mayor Pro Tem
In 2020, Ortiz won the most votes in city history but the UFC hall of famer has also sparked concerns over refusal to wear a mask.
Posted inNEWS
HB Councilman Tito Ortiz Likely To Be Stripped of Mayor Pro Tem Title on Monday
Almost two months into his term, the former UFC champion may receive a vote of no confidence from other Council members.
Posted inNEWS
Costa Mesa Grapples With Getting Housing Needs and Finances in Order in The Midst of Coronavirus
At a Strategic meeting with residents, city officials go light on details about how they plan to continue managing the impacts of the pandemic.
Posted inNEWS
Costa Mesa Council Members Today Will Ask Themselves What The City Should Look Like in a Few Years
The strategic planning meeting, which starts today at 8:30 a.m., is expected to focus on addressing Coronavirus, housing obligations and the city’s strained budget.
Posted inNEWS
Poll Finds Anaheim Voters Favor Recognizing Little Arabia District; City Council Ignores Push For Signs
Elected leaders continue to resist more than a decade old call for signage identifying the commercial district.
Posted inNEWS
Newport Beach to Use Nearly $300K in County Funds to Bolster Small Businesses
County money will be used to launch the city’s third small business grant program during the pandemic.
Posted inDana Point
San Juan Capistrano Moves a Step Closer to Building City’s First Skatepark After Years of Planning
The city council approved a contract with a skatepark construction company to design the park.
